Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister of India

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Rajnath Singh is an Indian politician serving as the Defence Minister of India. He is the former President of Bharatiya Janata Party. He has previously served as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and as a Cabinet Minister in the Vajpayee Government. He was the Home Minister in the First Modi Ministry. He has also served as the President of the BJP twice i.e 2005 to 2009 and 2013 to 2014.

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Rajnath Singh launches Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation via video-conferencing Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) through an online webinar on August 13. UP CM Yogi Adityanath and others were also present at the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:12Published 53 minutes ago

‘Defence Ministry estimates 4 lakh crore orders in 5-7 years’: Rajnath Singh Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday listed some of the items on the negative list released by India. Singh said the negative list of 101 items will promote indigenization in defence.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 03:13Published 6 hours ago

Rajnath Singh releases negative list of 101 items to promote indigenization in defence production Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had released a negative list of 101 items to promote indigenization in defence production. "This is a comprehensive list. MoD (Ministry of Defence) estimates that.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:58Published 7 hours ago

Rajnath Singh releases book chronicling VP Naidu's 3 years in office Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a book titled 'Connecting, Communicating, Changing' in Delhi on August 11. The book chronicles M. Venkaiah Naidu's three years in office as the Vice.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:38Published 2 days ago

Rajnath Singh hails ‘Atmanirbhar’ vision after India bans import of 101 items Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. Singh said 'we can save large proportion of money by producing in India'. He inaugurated.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 05:18Published 3 days ago

PM Modi holds meeting to review current flood situation via video-conferencing Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting on August 10, through video-conference with Chief Ministers of Assam, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala to review their preparedness to.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:11Published 3 days ago

Rajnath Singh inaugurates 'Atma-Nirbharta Week' Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the inaugural session of 'Atma-Nirbharta Week'on August 10 at South Block in Delhi. 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' is the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:23Published 3 days ago

If we manufacture things within India, we'll be able to save large section of capital of country: Rajnath Singh Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the inaugural session of 'Atma-Nirbharta Week' on August 10. He said, "If we become capable of manufacturing things within India itself, then we will be.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:46Published 3 days ago

Import ban on defence items indicates India's manufacturing capability: Ex-DRDO DG NITI Aayog member and former Director-General of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Vijay Kumar Saraswat on August 09 hailed the step taken by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to impose.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:58Published 4 days ago

India bans import of 101 defence items to promote 'Make in India': Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Centre is encouraging 'Make in India,' to reduce country's dependence of importing defence items. He also emphasized on 'Vocal for Local' by saying that India.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:46Published 4 days ago

Defence Minister remembers Udham Singh for his valour Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 09 addressed through a webinar to remember sacrifice of martyr Udham Singh. During his speech he remembered the sacrifice of martyr Udham Singh by saying that.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:27Published 4 days ago

Rajnath Singh announces embargo on 101 defence items in push for self-reliance Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced embargo on import of 101 defence items including artillery guns, assault rifles and transport aircraft in a major reform initiative to boost the domestic.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:08Published 4 days ago

India to put import embargo on 101 defence items: Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 02 announced that his ministry will introduce import embargo on 101 items to boost domestic manufacturing of defence equipments. "The list of 101 embargoed.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:19Published 4 days ago

Rajnath Singh pays last respects to Amar Singh in Delhi Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid last respects to Rajya Sabha MP and former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh at the his residence in Delhi's Chhatarpur on August 03. Rajnath Singh also met.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:16Published 1 week ago

Amar Singh dies at 64 Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh passed away at the age of 64 on August 01. He was undergoing treatment at hospital in Singapore for several months. Amar.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:18Published 2 weeks ago

Vikram Chandra on first Rafale jets landing amidst warm welcome, other stories As the first batch of five Rafale jets landed at the Ambala airbase, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh termed it as the 'beginning of a new era in our military history'. The jets will not only provide a.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 09:32Published 2 weeks ago

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India cannot keep depending on imported defence supplies: Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published 2 hours ago
Shah, Rajnath Singh laud PM Modi for launching transparent taxation platform Union home minister Amit Shah and defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching a platform for "transparent" taxation. IndiaTimes - Published 8 hours ago
From Rahul Gandhi to Rajnath Singh, tributes pour in after renowned poet Rahat Indori's death Renowned poet Rahat Indori passed away on Tuesday after he tested positive for COVID-19. He was 70. From Rahul Gandhi to Rajnath Singh, here are some Twitter reactions on the death of Rahat Indori. DNA - Published 2 days ago

Embargo on 101 Defence Imports: Ray of hope for Indian manufacturers Defense minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday came out with the list of 101 items that will not be imported from any other countries now onwards. The list includes several small and big items which now GOI.. DNA - Published 2 days ago
India could have been in top 3 world economies in next 7-8 years if Covid-19 had not hit: Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago
More items will be included in negative list of defence imports: Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Monday asserted the ban on import of 101 types of military equipment is a big step towards making India self-reliant in defence production and more items will be added to.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to launch 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah' today This comes just a day after Rajnath Singh announced an embargo on the import of 101 defence items to realise the goal of indigenisation of defence products. DNA - Published 4 days ago
PM Modi to present new outline for a self-reliant India on August 15: Rajnath Singh Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present a new outline for a self-reliant India in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, defence minister Rajnath Singh said on.. IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh imposes embargo on 101 defence items, check list here In a series of several tweets, the minister said that this is a big step towards self-reliance in the defence sector DNA - Published 4 days ago
MoD introduces import embargo on 101 items in big push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative In an attempt to promote indigenous weapons over expensive foreign ones, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday announced an import embargo on 101 items beyond given timeline to boost indigenisation.. IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago

Vasundhara Raje meets Rajnath Singh amid Rajasthan political crisis IndiaTimes - Published 5 days ago
Inquiry committee instituted to establish cause behind crane mishap: Rajnath Singh IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
26,000 handmade rakhis presented to defence minister Rajnath Singh for soldiers in Ladakh IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Rajnath Singh on arrival of Rafale jets: 'Those who want to threaten our territorial integrity should be worried' As the five Rafale jets landed at Ambala air base on Wednesday, defence minister Rajnath Singh said "those who want to threaten our territorial integrity should be worried about our new capability." IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Touch down of Rafale jets in India marks beginning of new era in our military history: Rajnath Singh Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the touch down of Rafale jets in India marks the beginning of a new era in our military history. "These multi-role aircraft will revolutionise the.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	Watch: Five Rafale fighter jets land at Ambala airbase, given ceremonial water salute Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed that the five Rafale fighter jets from France safely landed at the Indian Air Force base in Ambala. The jets were given a customary water salute upon their.. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
Birds have entered Indian airspace, happy landing in Ambala: Rajnath welcomes Rafales IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago	If enemy attacks us, we will give befitting response as shown in Kargil: Rajnath If an enemy attacks India, it will give a befitting response as shown in Kargil, defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said on the 21st anniversary of the country's victory over Pakistan in the.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
India briefs Israel about border row with China, decides to further strengthen bilateral military ties The two countries also decided to further strengthen their already expansive military ties during the telephonic conversation between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Israeli counterpart.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	Border row with China figures in Rajnath's telephonic talks with Israeli defence minister Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held a telephonic conversation with his Israeli counterpart Lt Gen Benjamin Gantz during which India's border row with China in eastern Ladakh figured.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Rajnath Singh: IAF deployment ‘has sent message to adversaries’ IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	IAF's rapid deployment of assets in eastern Ladakh sent signal to adversary: Rajnath Singh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday complimented the Indian Air Force for its rapid deployment of assets at forward locations in response to the border row with China in eastern Ladakh, saying.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Chinese troops still present at Finger 5 area of Pangong Tso in Ladakh, next few days critical: Sources The development arose a day before Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir on July 17-18. DNA - Published 3 weeks ago	Advani, Joshi, Uddhav invited for Ayodhya ‘bhoomi pujan’ Frontline leaders of the Ram temple movement, including L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, are among the invitees for the "bhoomi pujan" in Ayodhya on August 5, which is likely to be attended by Prime.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Rajnath hails 16 Bihar soldiers for bravery against PLA in Galwan Defence minister Rajnath Singh, during his visit to forward areas of eastern Ladakh on Friday, had special words of praise for the gallantry displayed by soldiers of 16 Bihar who fought with Chinese.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 19, 2020	Rajnath personally conveyed appreciation to soldiers for displaying bravery in Galwan clash n his visit to eastern Ladakh on Friday, defence miniser Rajnath Singh personally conveyed his appreciation and compliments to the Army personnel from the Bihar regiment for displaying exemplary grit.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 19, 2020
Rajnath visits key forward post along LoC in Kashmir IndiaTimes - Published on July 18, 2020	Video: 'Jo Bole So Nihal...': Rajnath Singh chants with soldiers near LoC in Kupwara Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited a forward post near the LoC in Kupwara district of J&K and interacted with the soldiers deployed there. DNA - Published on July 18, 2020
Rajnath Singh's statement just 'rhetoric': P Chidambaram IndiaTimes - Published on July 18, 2020	Video: Rajnath Sigh visits Amarnath Temple in Jammu and Kashmir Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Amarnath temple in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. DNA - Published on July 18, 2020
Rajnath Singh offers prayers at Amarnath cave shrine Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday visited the holy cave of Amarnath and offered prayers. Singh spent about an hour at the temple complex there. On Friday, defence minister Rajnath Singh.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 18, 2020	Amid terror threats, Rajnath Singh to visit Amarnath Temple today Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will on Saturday visit the Amarnath temple in Jammu and Kashmir. DNA - Published on July 18, 2020
Hopeful, but can’t guarantee China talks outcome: Rajnath Singh No force in the world can grab Indian territory, asserted defence minister Rajnath Singh while addressing troops on Friday at the west bank of Pangong Tso, around 40 km from where Indian and Chinese.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2020	Rajnath Singh witnesses military drill in Ladakh displaying combat readiness Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday witnessed a military drill involving a fleet of attack helicopters, tanks, infantry combat vehicles and ground commandos at a high-altitude forward base here... IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2020
Not an inch of our land can be taken away: Rajnath Singh in Ladakh Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday told soldiers posted in Ladakh that not an inch of our land can be taken away by any power. "Talks are underway to resolve the border dispute but to what extent.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2020	Rajnath Singh witnesses para dropping, scoping weapons at Leh's Stakna Defence Minister is on a two-day visit to Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. DNA - Published on July 17, 2020
Defence minister Rajnath Singh witnesses para dropping skills of Armed Forces at Stakna, Leh Troops of Armed Forces carried out para dropping exercise here in presence of the Defence minister and Army officials. The Defence minister also witnessed scoping weapons. Defence minister is on a.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2020	Defence minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Leh to carry out security review IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2020
Rajnath Singh arrives in Leh on two-day visit to Ladakh, J&K The minister will take stock of the situation at both the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the Line of Control (LoC). DNA - Published on July 17, 2020	Rajnath Singh to visit Ladakh, Srinagar later this week While they will visit Ladakh on July 17, both will be in Srinagar on July 18. While Pakistan constantly violates ceasefire from across the LoC, China has continued to intrude into Indian territory in.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 15, 2020
Rajnath Singh, Army chief to visit Ladakh on July 17-18 Rajnath Singh and Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane will visit forward locations in Ladakh. DNA - Published on July 15, 2020	CDS, Service chiefs meet Rajnath IndiaTimes - Published on July 11, 2020
Rajnath discusses security situation with US counterpart amidst border row with China Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday briefed his American counterpart Mark Esper on the latest developments in the over two-month troop confrontation with China, which has seen India deploy.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2020	Rajnath calls on US couterpart Esper, discusses LAC row Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday briefed his American counterpart Mark Esper on the latest developments in the over two-month troop confrontation with China, which has seen India deploy.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2020
PM Modi greets Rajnath Singh on birthday IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2020	Rajnath holds telephonic conversation with South Korean counterpart IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2020
Rajnath Singh discusses COVID-19 situation, defence cooperation with South Korean defence minister Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday spoke to his South Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-Doo over the phone. DNA - Published on July 10, 2020	Defence minister Rajnath Singh reviews situation in eastern Ladakh Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday carried out a comprehensive review of the situation in eastern Ladakh with top military brass in view of the withdrawal of troops from the friction points by.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2020
Rajnath Singh to meet CDS General Bipin Rawat, three service chiefs to discuss India-China border dispute The meeting will also focus on the overall security situation of the country. DNA - Published on July 10, 2020	Eye on China: Govt plans to hike budget allocation for BRO With an eye firmly on China, the government plans to hike the budget allocation for the Border Roads Organization (BRO) to Rs 11,800 crore during the ongoing fiscal to boost infrastructure development.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 9, 2020

Rajnath Singh

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